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How Washington Makes Wildfires Worse

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The U.S. Forest Service’s firefighting budget is a fraction of what it costs pay firefighters and send fire engines, air tankers, helicopters and water scoopers to fight the fires. 

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MillerCoors Raises $72,000 for LGBTQ Groups

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

“We are thrilled with the results of this year’s Tap Into Change program,” said Karina Diehl, MillerCoors director of community affairs.

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Bacardi Assessing Storm Damage, Tells Staff Stay Home, Aid Family

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Bacardi officials say its Puerto Rican rum distillery has suffered some damage from Hurricane Maria, but how much isn’t exactly clear.  As we went to press, officials were assessing the full impact.

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41% of Small Business Owners Optimistic on U.S. Economy

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The percentage of small business owners optimistic about the national economy jumped eight percentage points in the third quarter — 41%, up from 33% last quarter. That optimism enabled the third quarter MetLife & U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index (Index), … Continue reading →

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Canada Mulls a 0.05 BAC Limit

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The idea is to improve road safety, Canada’s government says. But with cannabis due to be legalized in less than a year, Canadian Automobile Association-Quebec believes that now is not the right time to introduce such a measure.

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Exodo Spirits Seeks $1 Million Capital Through Crowdfunding

Posted on July 27, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Éxodo Spirits International Corp. (“Éxodo Spirits Co.”), Washington, launched its first Crowd Funding campaign of 1,000,000 shares of its common stock. Proceeds will be used to pay applicable marketing and distribution cost for market expansion in select states. The initial … Continue reading →

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